TNT UK Guide
TNT is a courier and logistics company that offers domestic and international shipping solutions for shipments originating in the UK. Their services include same-day delivery, next-day delivery, and international delivery options, as well as tracking and insurance for packages.
This guide provides developers an overview of shipping services that TNT UK offers and the service codes that you will use to create TNT shipments.
Connect Your Account
ShipEngine API allows you to connect your TNT accounts programmatically without logging in to the ShipEngine API dashboard. This is useful if you have wrapped a custom UI around the ShipEngine API toolset and want to add or disconnect existing carrier accounts without exposing your end users to the API dashboard.
These APIs can be used in parallel with the ShipEngine Partner APIs to programmatically create new ShipEngine users, and then connect existing TNT accounts all via the API without logging into a dashboard. Together these APIs empower you to completely white-label the ShipEngine experience for your end users.
Continue below for instructions on how to programatically connect TNT UK using the ShipEngine API.
For instructions on connecting TNT via the ShipEngine dashboard, go to our TNT UK help article.
TNT UK Account Information Model
Property | Description | Type | Required? |
---|---|---|---|
username | Username | string | required |
password | Password | string | required |
country | Account Country | string | required |
domestic_account | Domestic Account Number | string | optional |
international_account | International Account Number | string | optional |
Example Request
POST /v1/connections/carriers/tnt_uk
Example Response
Your account will now appear in your carriers list with an assigned carrier_id
that you will specify when creating TNT UK shipments.
TNT Service Details
Domestic Services
Service | Max Dimensions | Max Weight | Service API Codes |
---|---|---|---|
EXPRESS Next Day Delivery | 3.6 x 1.8 x 2.1 | 2000kgs | tnt_uk_express |
12:00 EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 | 2000 kgs | tnt_uk_12_express |
10:00 EXPRESS | 3.6 x 1.8 x 2.1 | 2000 kgs | tnt_uk_10_express |
09:00 EXPRESS | 3.6 x 1.8 x 2.1 | 2000 kgs | tnt_uk_9_express |
SATURDAY | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_saturday |
12:00 SATURDAY | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_12_saturday |
10:00 SATURDAY | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_10_saturday |
09:00 SATURDAY | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_9_saturday |
SATURDAY COLLECT MONDAY DELIVER | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_saturday_collect |
12:00 SATURDAY COLLECT MONDAY DELIVER | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_12_saturday_collect |
10:00 SATURDAY COLLECT MONDAY DELIVER | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_10_saturday_collect |
09:00 SATURDAY COLLECT MONDAY DELIVER | n/a | n/a | tnt_uk_9_saturday_collect |
International Services
Service | Max Dimensions | Max Weight | Service API Codes |
---|---|---|---|
ECO EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.8 | 70kg | tnt_uk_economy_express |
12:00 ECO EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 | 70kg | tnt_uk_12_economy_express |
EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 | 500kg | tnt_uk_international_express |
12:00 EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 | 500kg | tnt_uk_international_12_express |
10:00 EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 | 210kg | tnt_uk_international_10_express |
09:00 EXPRESS | 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.5 | 210kg | tnt_uk_international_9_express |
Packages
Name | API Code | Package Attributes |
---|---|---|
Default | tnt_uk_default | International, Domestic |
Return Services
TNT UK does support return labels for domestic shipments. Review the Return Shipping Labels page for details on creating return labels with ShipEngine.
Adding Shipment Insurance
TNT UK supports adding insurance to your shipments. Review the Parcel Insurance page for details on adding shipment insurance with ShipEngine.
Shipping to Northern Ireland
TNT UK has made the following adjustments in accordance with the Windsor Framework. The Windsor Framework goes into effect 31st March 2025.
For shipments from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, TNT UK will require the usual customs declarations fields for all shipments. You must also print the commercial invoices for these shipments, just as you would for other cross-border shipments.
In the Products array:
description
(must be detailed and describe the content accurately. Descriptions like "Gift" or "Merchandise" are not sufficient)quantity
value
(must includeamount
andcurrency
)harmonized_tariff_code
country_of_origin
For B2B shipments:
- While not required to create a label successfully, you can declare the
movement_indicator
in thewindsor_framework_details
object. If you know the shipper and recipient UKIMS numbers, you should declare them in thetax_identifiers
object in both theship_to
andship_from
objects. - If these values are not provided starting 31st March 2025, TNT UK's customs experts will identify whether the consignment is B2C or B2B and will contact you to obtain information regarding the shipment's risk indicator. UKIMS numbers will also be collected by TNT, if not provided when you create the label.
Additional Carrier Details
- TNT UK does not have a void function. Labels that are created but never shipped expire after one week of inactivity.
- Prior to using TNT services, users must complete the ExpressConnect & ExpressLabel Registration form. They can submit the completed form to [email protected] and we will submit the form to TNT on their behalf.
You are now ready to create shipments using TNT UK via ShipEngine!